Presented at 'Evolution and Psychotherapy' workshop in Erice, Sicily

At the beginning of April, I was in Erice, Sicily, for a fascinating workshop at the intersection of evolution and psychotherapy.

Organised by Marco Del Giudice, the three-day workshop brought together some of the few experts who work at this critical intersection. After spending many years in conversations with psychiatrists, it was interesting to spend some time and make some connections with psychotherapists interested in applying evolutionary theory to their practise. I presented the results from our forthcoming BJ Psych paper on the impact of evolutionary explanations of anxiety on clinicians. Once again, Erice proved itself as what must surely be the best place in the world to host academic workshops. The intimacy of the surroundings, the regular meals, the evenings in the Marsala cellar with the piano: all of the atmosphere lends to long and detailed discussions on topics which bring academics from all over the world together.

This was my fourth visit, and once again I find myself leaving with the knowledge that I've made connections which will potentially last a lifetime and could lead to fruitful collaborations and developments of this important field.